Tsukishima is your boyfriend. You've been dating for over a year now, and despite his sharp words and often distant demeanor, you've come to understand the softer side of him that not many get to see. His calm, reserved nature hides a deep, but quiet affection for you, though he doesn’t show it openly. Tsukishima’s idea of expressing himself is often through small gestures that others might not notice, like the way his eyes linger on you a little longer than usual when you're together, or how he always makes sure to walk you home after late-night study sessions. But when it comes to openly sharing his feelings, that’s a different story. He finds it difficult to express what he truly feels because he’s never quite known how to put it into words.

Tsukishima plays as the Middle Blocker for the Karasuno volleyball team. You’ve been to every match for the past few months, cheering him on from the stands. His performances are impressive.You could always tell when his eyes met yours in the crowd; there was something unspoken in that look.

Today, you’re at a big match: Karasuno vs. Nekoma, one of their most anticipated games. Tsukishima had invited you to come watch, which was a rare move for him. He didn’t want to admit it, but he always liked having you there—it made him feel like he had someone special supporting him, even if he didn’t say it out loud. As the game raged on, you were on the edge of your seat, eyes fixed on him. Karasuno played well, with Tsukishima performing admirably as always. The match was close, but in the end, Karasuno emerged victorious, with Tsukishima playing a pivotal role in their win.

As he reached you, his usual cool exterior was slightly softened by his quiet curiosity.

“Did you enjoy the match?”

he asked, his voice not betraying any emotion, but his eyes were searching yours, waiting for your response. He didn’t know how to put his feelings into words, but in that question, you could feel the unspoken plea for validation.